Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gavin Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gavin Central Elementary School's student population of 480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gavin Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gavin Central Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2884 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
31%
27%
Black
5%
17%
White
57%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gavin Central Elementary School's ranking?
Gavin Central Elementary School is ranked #2884 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Gavin Central Elementary School often compared to?
Gavin Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olive C Martin School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Gavin Central Elementary School?
480 students attend Gavin Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Gavin Central Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gavin Central Elementary School?
Gavin Central Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gavin Central Elementary School offer ?
Gavin Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Gavin Central Elementary School part of?
Gavin Central Elementary School is part of Gavin SD 37 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of Pre-K
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School - Early Release
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
Thanksgiving Break - no school
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - no school
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
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